| Unit name | Foundations of Psychology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LANG00033 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | QCA-3 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Mrs. Elizabeth Allen |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
IELTS minimum 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5 in writing and 4.5 in all other components or equivalent |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Centre for Academic Language and Development |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
The unit is intended to provide students with a broad understanding of the fundamental principles of psychology and will cover three core areas: social, cognitive and developmental psychology.
The aims of the unit are to introduce students to these foundation areas of psychology, to enhance their critical thinking and oral presentation skills in these areas, and to become familiar with contemporary methods and techniques for studying psychology.
On successful completion of this unit, a student will be able to:
There will be fortnightly lectures on the core topics followed by fortnightly discussion about the practical application of the topics. In addition, there will be fortnightly research methods lectures followed by tutorials for group-based activities which will be increasingly project related.
Summary:
1hr lecture on core topics x 12
1hr tutorial on core topics x 12
1hr research methods lecture x 12
1hr tutorial on applying research methods x 12
Formative Assessment
Hypothesis creation task (400 words)
Presentation of research topic (10 mins)
Summative Assessment
Multiple-choice exam covering topics from Term 1 (1hr): 25% (ILOs 1, 3)
Research report on a conducted experiment (1500 words): 50% (ILOs 2, 3)
Short essay exam covering topics from Term 2 (1hr): 25% (ILOs 1,3)
Essential Reading
Schacter, D. L., Gilbert, D. T., Wegner, D. M., & Hood, B. M. (2015). Psychology (2ndEuropean ed.) UK: Palgrave MacMillan.
Further Reading
A-Level Psychology: AQA Year 1 & 2 Complete Revision & Practice. CGP A-Level Psychology
